Master of Biology
Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Biology at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biology can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
- Interpret evidence
- Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
- Biotechnology Specialist
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis with defence
- The page gives no further detail.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees
- Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
- Individual programmes may add GRE
- GMAT or MAT scores
- Recommendations and resumes. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/grad_students). Grade guidance from source: Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.00 on prior graduate work)
- Individual programmes may set higher requirements and GRE/GMAT/MAT.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 70
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
- Spring October 1
- Departments may differ. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts or a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA
- Proof of identity
- English test scores unless exempt
- programme items such as GRE
- GMAT or MAT scores
- Recommendations or a resume. Wait for the College of Graduate Studies decision. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
- Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
- 500 USD
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,315, $30,996 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Basic and Applied Sciences |
| Department | Biology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
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January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,315, $30,996 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,041 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 70.
Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

